A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross country with the help of a girl they meet to compete in the ultimate video game championship.
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Title: The Wizard (1989)
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4 nominations.
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Cast
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| Luke Edwards | ... | Jimmy Woods / The Wizard | |
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Vince Trankina | ... | Tate (as Vincent Leahr) |
| Wendy Phillips | ... | Christine Bateman | |
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Dea McAllister | ... | Counselor |
| Sam McMurray | ... | Bateman | |
| Beau Bridges | ... | Sam Woods | |
| Fred Savage | ... | Corey Woods | |
| Christian Slater | ... | Nick Woods | |
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Will Seltzer | ... | Putnam |
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Roy Conrad | ... | Bus Clerk |
| Jenny Lewis | ... | Haley | |
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Roderick Dexter | ... | Trucker #1 / Wrecking Yard Man |
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Ray Bickel | ... | Trucker #2 |
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Chuck Skinner | ... | Grease Monkey |
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W.K. Cowan | ... | Salesman #1 |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Corey and Jimmy Woods are two brothers who are being separated due to their parents divorcing. Jimmy is a mentally unstable kid that has had problems ever since his sister died at a young age. One day, Corey discovers that Jimmy has a natural talent for playing video games. He is one of the best around, and the two journey to the West Coast to compete in a video game championship, but along the way, they must avoid the adults, who are trying to take Jimmy away. Written by Anonymous
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They're on a cross-country adventure to the world's greatest video championship. It's more than a game...it's the chance of a lifetime. See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
15 December 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Vidéokid See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$14,278,900Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Wayne Walker and Webb Pierce
Performed by Patsy Cline
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When Jimmy, Corey & Haley are hustling the teenagers at the restaurant, it shows the game Jimmy is playing as F-1 Dream. In reality, the actual game Jimmy is playing is Full Throttle (1987), although F-1 Dream is also a real game. See more »Goofs
The smashed side mirror on Putnam's car. See more »Quotes
Sam: I don't believe this. I got the scroll weapon, and I almost beat Mecha-Turtle at the end of level three!See more »
Soundtracks
Leavin' On Your MindWritten by Wayne Walker and Webb Pierce
Performed by Patsy Cline
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This movie first aired in 1989, when Fred Savage was boy wonder and on top of the world and when Jenny Lewis was every young girl's dream. A lot of people say this movie was a commercial for Nintendo but really it wasn't........it was a movie for everyone that has a lost a loved one, for people who have been traumatized, and for people all around the world. The movie shows us that anyone can achieve their goal if they only believe.